Allamanda cathartica Allamanda Seeds for Planting – Ornamental Seeds for Planting and Home Garden
Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Flower Seeds
- Plant Type Perennial Shrubby Plant
- Germination Time 14-30 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 1-2 m
- Sunlight Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type Well-drained fertile soil
- Watering Regular watering until established; reduce once rooted
- Ideal Temperature 20-28°C
- Blooming Time Flowers from year 2; repeats in warm seasons; peak bloom in summer
- Suitable For Garden beds, large containers, borders (USDA zones 9-11)
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Provide a sturdy support if grown as a climber; protect from frost
Description
Allamanda is a perennial shrubby plant grown from seeds for ornamental use in garden beds, large containers or borders. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained fertile soil, with regular watering until established and then reduced once rooted. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep, spacing plants 1-2 m apart, and expect germination in 14-30 days at 20-28°C. Flowers appear from year two with peak bloom in warm summers; provide sturdy support if trained as a climber and protect from frost.